Location: Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15; or Teagas,c Athenry, Co. Galway
Research
Salary: Post Doc (Level 1) with a Salary Scale of €44,128 to €48,411
Closing Date: 10/07/2025 12:00 PM
Funded Full Time

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

This section outlines the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would be required to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS PROJECT:

• Undertake a literature review to understand the context of the bioeconomy in Ireland, including horizon scanning, identification of drivers of change, the policy context, and opportunities and challenges
• Undertake a literature review (academic and grey) to contribute to the overall methodological approach of the project
• Engage with project partners to draw on research results to facilitate the development of future scenarios
• Engage with industry, researchers, policy makers and other stakeholders to leverage their knowledge through interviews and/or workshops.
• Design and implement Technology Foresight Workshops in Ireland.
• Liaise with other BioValue project partners to ensure coordinated and timely delivery of project deliverables
• Undertake other tasks as required within BioValue to fulfil Teagasc commitments to work packages including actively supporting dissemination & communication activities and coordination & management.
• Liaise and build a strong dynamic relationship with key stakeholders in the Irish bioeconomy to ensure effective dissemination of research findings to stakeholders, including those from industry and policy.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• To comply with all relevant Teagasc policies and procedures.
• To fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
• To actively participate in the Teagasc Post-Doctoral Fellowship programme and review processes, and to undertake all Post-Doctoral Fellowship training and associated duties as agreed in the Training & Development Plan.
• To take up additional duties as they may arise and be assigned by management.